SOUND ARTIST / COMPOSER

Multiface-Eclipse

Multiface-Eclipse #1

30.0 × 30.0 × 30.0CM, SOUND+MIXED MEDIA, 2017.

The Multiface-Eclipse is a sound sculpture work that create three-dimensional sound by placing 12 loudspeakers to make independent sound on the spherical housing.The listener can experiece a multifaceted sound depending on his or her position as the phases of the moon.

It plays the sound with the theme of "lightness" on the bright surface. In contrast, it plays the sound with the theme of ‘darkness’ on the surface of the shadow. In the middle of bright and dark surface, it plays the both in harmony.In other words, it is possible to play three-dimensional sound that unrealized with conventional audio speakers. In addition, the listener can actively listen in accordance with the standing position of the listener.

The phases of the moon are the source of inspiration from ancient times. People has named the form of the moon and found various meanings. This work give the listeners various inspiration by producing multifaceted sound image like the phases of the moon.